Jessica Zitter, MD, MPH, specializes in Critical Care and Palliative Care medicine, and practices at a public hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the author of Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life. Her essays and articles have appeared in the New York Times, the Journal of the American Medical Association, and other publications. Her work is featured in the Oscar and Emmy-nominated documentary, Extremis, as well as her ilm, Caregiver: A Love Story. Which you can view virtually. She is a nationally recognized speaker on the topic of dying in America. Dr Zitter is also a fierce advocate for raising awareness of the difficulties family caregivers have throught their caregiving journey and even turned the tables on me, in this interview. 

Jessica Zitter

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In today’s podcast, I speak with Leeza Gibbons, author, entrepreneur, Emmy-winner, pop culture icon and former caregiver. Leeza was thrust into the world of Alzheimer’s when her mother was diagnosed in 1999. Throughout her journey, she observed the many challenges of caregiving and the importance of caregivers taking care of themselves. She created Leeza’s Care Connection, a non-profit organization to offer support to family caregivers by providing support groups, educational workshops and wellness activities.

Leeza's Care Connection

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Karin Murphy, bereavement and grief counselor, and I discuss the challenges of dealing with grief while caregiving - whether it’s anticipatory grief, the difference between grief and depression or how judgment plays into grief, Karin offers practical strategies we can use to help us cope on a daily basis.

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My conversation with Loren Gelberg-Goff, MSW, LCSW, CHt, provides caregivers with the information they need to develop real, practical, self-care. Loren is the author of Take Back Your Life, A Caregiver's Guide to Finding Freedom in the Midst of Overwhelm.

Loren Gelberg-Goff

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We’ve all see the commercials on tv regarding Medicare, how complicated it is, how many options there are & the importance of having the RIGHT Medicare plan for your health care needs but how do you pick the right plan? What are the options for your situation. Today I speak with Amy Kokoles, a Medicare counselor For The Apprise Program, nationally known as SHIP, which is comprised of health insurance counselors that help you understand your health insurance options. This is a federally funded program designed to answer questions older adults have about Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance and preventive care.

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A fascinating and informative conversation with Tommy Dunne, from Liverpool England. Tommy was diagnosed with Early Onset Dementia at 58 and has made it his mission to raise awareness about living with dementia, and supporting communities in improving dementia care.

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Anne Tumlinson, founder of ATI Advisory and Daughterhood, explains why the coronavirus was so deadly in nursing homes, the strategies that were involved in trying to contain the spread, and the changes that are needed going forward. Anne is a nationally recognized expert in the economics of an aging society. She advises government officials, business leaders and investors on innovations in financing and delivery of health and long-term care to older adults.

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Join me for my conversation with Daughterhood Founder Anne Tumlinson as we talk about the many facets of caregiving. We talk about the issues caregivers face, guilt, isolation, dealing with being "the one in charge" and even how Daughterhood got its name.

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Teepa Snow is an occupational therapist with over 40 years of experience and is regarded as one of the world's leading educators on dementia and the care that accompanies it. Today Teepa shares why it is so important for caregivers to practice self-care and put themselves on their own to-do list while caring for their loved ones.

Teepa Snow's Positive Approach To Care

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Stumped Town Dementia, written by the talented and hysterical Lickety Glitz, is a personal blog chronicling the dementia adventures of Girl and The Other Girl, sharing hilarious, heartbreaking, bittersweet and courageous moments of life with their Mom who has vascular dementia. They celebrate the insanity and relish the laughter in their journey. This blog helps them make it through the days when there are no smiles to be had.

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